Childminder EY240391

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2017 12 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting. She uses this information to plan activities that support the children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress, overall.  The childminder helps promote children's mathematical development through activities and routines. For example, children practise counting objects and compare the sizes and shapes of different objects.  The childminder is caring and kind. She listens carefully to children and responds sensitively. These close relationships help to foster children's personal, social and emotional development successfully.  Parents are complimentary about the quality of care and learning the childminder and her co-childminder provide. One parent comments, 'They work incredibly hard to offer each child the opportunity to learn and grow, and offer such a range of activities to

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This provision is good

cater for the children's individual needs'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor children's progress in writing or technology rigorously enough, or make the most of opportunities to further promote their progress in these areas.  The childminder does not fully evaluate actions taken to improve the setting, and to review what impact they have had on children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 monitor children's progress in writing and technology more precisely, and exploit opportunities to build further on their development in these areas  evaluate improvements made in the provision and monitor the impact of any changes on children's learning and development, to help drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her co-childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at the children's assessment records, policies and procedures and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents received via email and recorded in the childminder's compliments' file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendation for improvement from the last inspection. She has recently built a playhouse in the garden that is adapted to promote the children's interests. Children now have further opportunities to use their imagination outdoors, such as role playing in the 'shop'. The childminder understands the importance of attending regular training. For example, she adds different tools to the play dough after learning about the benefits of open-ended resources, to better support children's creativity. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands who to contact if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She has appropriate policies and procedures in place. She identifies possible risks to children and takes action to minimise harm and keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that are targeted to support what children need to learn next. For example, while sharing a story she focuses on developing children's mathematical skills. Children compare the colour, size and shape of leaves and different fruits. The childminder matches the real fruit to the pictures in the book to emphasise each object, to support the children to count accurately. She observes children's play and shares observations with parents, including via an online system. This is one of the ways that she keeps parents informed about their children's learning and development. These effective partnerships support continuity of care and learning in the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to learn about the environment. For example, they put the fruit peel in the compost bin and talk about recycling. The childminder effectively promotes the children's physical well-being. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden and visiting the local park. They enjoy spinning around and laugh as they try to catch bubbles that the childminder blows in the air. The childminder encourages children to use polite manners and sit sensibly while eating at the table. She praises children for their achievements and they behave well. The childminder is responsive to their needs. For example, soothing them when they are tired and singing songs while changing their nappy. These sensitive care routines help to foster children's emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with typical expectations for their age. They show confidence, involvement and concentration during play and activities. They learn how to cooperate and share with others well. They enjoy listening to stories, dressing up in costumes and using their imagination. Children learn some of the key skills needed in preparation for their future and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240391 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1091510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with another registered childminder.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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